研究目的
To develop a new visual field simulation model that can recreate real-world longitudinal results at a point-wise level from a clinical glaucoma cohort.
研究成果
The new simulation model that accounts for correlated measurement errors accurately reflects real-world visual field variability and progression in glaucoma, outperforming previous models. It provides a valuable tool for clinical and research applications in visual field testing.
研究不足
The sample size is relatively small compared to some studies, and variability estimates may be influenced by the testing interval (biannual in this study). Future work could use larger datasets from multiple centers.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
The study used a longitudinal observational design with a cohort of glaucoma patients. A sigmoid regression model was fitted to visual field sensitivity data to estimate true sensitivities and measurement variability, accounting for correlated errors between test locations.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
Included 367 glaucoma eyes from 265 participants with at least 10 abnormal visual field tests over 5 years, using data from a prospective longitudinal study. Visual field tests were performed using the Humphrey Field Analyzer II-i.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
Humphrey Field Analyzer II-i (Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.) for visual field testing; statistical software Stata Version 14 (StataCorp) for data analysis and simulations.
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
Visual field tests were conducted and reviewed for reliability. Sigmoid regression models were fitted to sensitivity data, residuals were calculated and binned, and noise templates were created. Simulations combined sensitivity and noise templates to generate visual field results.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
Used linear mixed models to calculate SD of residuals from linear regression of MD values. Compared variability and progression detection between clinical and simulated cohorts.
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